Studio Systems Technology Technician

TCWGlobal; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

TCWGlobal is seeking a Studios Systems Engineer/Technician in Los Angeles (DTLA & Hollywood) to provide hands-on support across its LA studios. The role blends broadcast/studio tech, AV systems, networking, and systems administration, including installations, maintenance, and day-to-day technical coverage.

The ideal candidate has broadcast/live production experience and can troubleshoot SDI/NDI, TCP/IP, Linux/macOS, and cloud media workflows (AWS).

Qualifications

• 2- to 5-years experience in broadcast engineering or related media technology.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot studio, broadcast, AV, and production systems.
• Troubleshoot SDI video systems, NDI, signal routing, patching, and related studio infrastructure.
• Support TCP/IP, VLANs, DNS, DHCP, multicast, and network connectivity.
• Troubleshoot Linux and macOS systems, including SSH, CLI, and log analysis.
• Support live production, streaming, podcast, and soundstage tech.
• Assist with encoders, servers, routers, switches, and other production equipment.
• Troubleshoot issues quickly during live or time-sensitive production.
• Support media workflows involving SRT, RTMP/RIST and AWS cloud platforms.
• Provide coverage when senior engineer is traveling or unavailable.
• Collaborate with production, IT, engineering, and studio teams to resolve issues.

Skills

Broadcast engineering

Studio environment

Network troubleshooting

TCP/IP basics

SDI

NDI

Linux

macOS

Calm under pressure

Communication

Collaboration

AWS Media Services

Python

Bash scripting

Live production

Streaming

Podcast

SRT

RTMP

RIST

3G/6G/12G-SDI

PTP

multicast/IGMP

Job description

Studio Systems Technology Technician

Location: Los Angeles, CA - DTLA & Hollywood Studios (Must be local - Onsite)

Pay Rate: $40/hr

Schedule: Part-Time | 28-30 hours/week | Monday, Thursday & Friday

Duration: 6-Month Contract | Great Potential for extension)

Schedule Note: Part-time - 28-30 hours per week , potential to full-time opportunity in the future b

About the Role

Our client is seeking a Studios Systems Engineer to provide hands-on technical support across its Los Angeles studios in DTLA and Hollywood.

This is a unique role combining broadcast/studio technology, AV systems, networking, and systems administration. The ideal candidate has experience in a broadcast, live production, television, studio, soundstage, or similar media environment and understands how these technologies work together. You will work alongside a highly experienced engineer, providing hands-on support, troubleshooting, installations, maintenance, and day-to-day technical coverage.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot studio, broadcast, AV, and production systems.
• Troubleshoot SDI video systems, NDI, signal routing, patching, and related studio infrastructure.
• Support TCP/IP, VLANs, DNS, DHCP, multicast, and network connectivity.
• Troubleshoot Linux and macOS systems, including SSH, command-line navigation, and basic log analysis.
• Support live production, streaming, podcast, and soundstage technology.
• Assist with encoders, servers, routers, switches, and other production equipment.
• Troubleshoot issues quickly and logically, including during live or time-sensitive production.
• Support media workflows involving SRT, RTMP/RIST, H.264/HEVC, and cloud media platforms such as AWS.
• Provide technical coverage when the senior engineer is traveling or unavailable.
• Collaborate with production, IT, engineering, and studio teams to resolve issues.

Required Qualifications

• 2- 5 years of experience in broadcast engineering, studio systems, live production, media technology, sound stage systems and/or networking
• Must have experience working in a studio, broadcast, television, live production, soundstage, or similar media environment supporting technology
• Able to support a combination ofbroadcast/studio technology, AV systems, networking, and systems administration
• Hands-on experience with network troubleshooting and TCP/IP fundamentals.
• Understanding of SDI, video routing, signal flow, and/or NDI.
• Experience to support TCP/IP, VLANs, DNS, DHCP, multicast, and network connectivity.
• Experience working with Linux and macOS.
• Able to remain calm and collected under pressure.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Comfortable working onsite across DTLA and Hollywood.
• Experience with 3G/6G/12G-SDI, PTP, multicast/IGMP, SRT, RTMP, or RIST.
• Experience with AWS MediaConnect or MediaLive.
• SomePython and/or Bash scripting experience.
• Experience supporting soundstages, live broadcasts, television production, podcasts, or streaming environments.
• Able to provide technical coverage when the senior engineer is traveling or unavailable.

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is hands-on, collaborative, calm under pressure, and a strong troubleshooter.

The right person doesn't need to be an expert in every technology listed but must understand the connection between broadcast/studio systems and IT/network infrastructure and be able to learn quickly. *Candidates with a stronger level of experience are welcome if they are comfortable with the role and compensation.

TCWGlobal is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on age, ethnicity, gender, nationality, religious belief, or sexual orientation.

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